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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.79, 171.80 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.79, 171.80 and 80.58 is: 120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.79 : 171.80 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.79/171.80 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.79x = 171.80 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.79x = 13,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.64/114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.60

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